Published on 29 May 2019
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Casting on with your thumb is a fast way of working a long-tail cast-on, perfect for yarn with a firm twist. This method follows the knitted cast-on method, but uses a thumb instead of one needle. It's faster than working with two needles, hence its popularity!
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Pull three times the width of the project you are knitting.
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See Also
Types of Knitting Cast-OnsWind the yarn around your thumb, and insert a needle knitwise.
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Bring the yarn around the needle.
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Bring the needle through the stitch and on to the needle. Pull to tighten.
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Repeat. And you're finished - beautifully done!
